Catholic Crosscultural Services

Settlement Services - needs assessment and action planning, information and referrals, supportive counselling, community outreach, and educational workshops

• support with finding housing, accessing child care, health care and other community and social services
• help completing government forms and applications, including citizenship applications
• connection with community and volunteer opportunities
• free citizenship preparation sessions
• seasonal income tax clinic
• monthly Service Canada clinics to assist with OAS, GIS, CPP, CPP disability and survival benefits
• free oath commissioning/notary public services

Diversity and Inclusion - newcomers learn of rights and responsibilities as community members, impacts of discrimination and biases, Canadian values and enhance inclusive decision-making skills

Youth Wellness Services

• cultivates wellness among newcomer youth, ages 13-25 years, by facilitating access to services and fostering engagement
• group activities teach healthy coping mechanisms, resilience, self esteem, leadership development and creative self-expression

Youth Services

• annual "Youth Lead" events to celebrate talent
• fosters academic support and leadership abilities
• coordinates access to employment support services, mentorship opportunities and volunteer roles for newcomer and refugee youth

Employment Access

• workshops covering job search preparation and strategies, labour market information, workplace culture, resume, cover letter and interview preparation, career information and networking opportunities
• one-on-one services to support developing action plans to reach employment goals
• provides resources and referrals for employment needs

Employment Access for Newcomer Women - to empower newcomer women to establish fulfilling careers in the Canadian workforce

• soft skills development; job market insights; cultural adaptation
• interview preparation; resume building; career progression
• community and support
• job placement - 2 weeks, minimum 18 hours' following the workshop participants can take part in the placement program to put newly acquired skills into practice

Women's Wellness Services - wellness support services available in women-only setting to support newcomer women in enhancing their wellness literacy.

• women participate in weekly wellness-related sessions to overcome their day-to-day challenges through guided wellness-focused activities

Women Support Services - confidential counselling services for newcomer women and their children who have, or are, experiencing domestic abuse

• individual or group sessions
• short-term, goal focused counselling including the development of transition and safety strategies and information on rights and options
• crisis and support counselling to assist individuals seeking immediate assistance
• linking women to appropriate services in the community that address legal, housing, financial and long term counselling needs

Transitional Housing Support Program - women and their children or dependents who identify as victims of family violence are provided referrals to transitional housing or temporary shelter or application for subsidized housing ; these applications are considered Special Priority status due to high safety concerns

Newcomer Mental Health Program -- culturally appropriate counselling support for newcomer individuals, couples and families

• Crisis Intervention Services - additional support for clients who encounter problems and crisis adjusting to life in Canada
• support and tools to manage the challenges of stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, parenting, family conflict, trauma and other life transitions through individual counselling and educational workshops

• Abuse / Assault - Counselling for abused women
• Employment / Training - Newcomer employment programs
• Income Support - Social assistance
• Newcomers - Newcomer employment programs
• Newcomers - Refugees
• Newcomers - Settlement services